Darien Gap: facing danger in the search for safety
The dense jungle between Panama and Colombia referred to as the Darien Gap, is being crossed by an unprecedented number of migrants and refugees. Over 330,000 people have crossed the Darien Gap since the start of 2023, making it the highest annual figure recorded to date, one in five being a child, reports the UN Rights Office (OHCHR). OHCHR spokesperson Marta Hurtado describes the physical terrain of the crossing as incredibly dangerous, stating